The media we consume daily has an impact on our thinking, behavior, and emotions. If you’ve fallen into a pattern of regularly watching or listening to the news, the majority of what you’re consuming is likely about the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. And while staying up to date on local and national news, especially as it relates[…]
Are you unsure how to cope with loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic? You could be self-isolating because you’ve caught the infection, but there are many other reasons why you’ve elected to stay indoors. Whether you are quarantined due to suspected exposure, staying home because you are in a high-risk category, or at home to help prevent the spread[…]
A nutritionist suggests 5 healthy work-from-home eating tips. Working from home is one of the most important ways to help flatten the curve and get the coronavirus pandemic under control. But being out of your usual routine, having constant access to food, and being this stressed out can lead to some serious overindulging. If your eating[…]
Practices, resources, and articles for individuals, parents, and educators facing COVID-19. At Greater Good, our mission is to share scientific research that can help promote a happier, more compassionate society. With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, we’re committed to bringing you stories, tips, and tools for these uncertain times in our global community. We’ll continue to[…]
Cabin Fever Symptoms and Coping Skills Cabin fever is a popular term for a relatively common reaction to being isolated in a building for a period of time. Some experts believe that cabin fever is a sort of syndrome, while others feel that it is linked to such disorders as seasonal affective disorder and claustrophobia. Cabin[…]
Coronavirus | COVID19 Since the first critical updates of the COVID-19 coronavirus were released to the public, we have been actively monitoring the situation and providing updates through the live News Alert on your website. With reports of new cases developing in the United States and the indication that community spread of COVID-19 is now[…]
There are a lot of myths surrounding cybersecurity. Here are 7 every organization should be aware of: I can always trust websites using an SSL certificate – We have been taught that’s it’s only okay to enter payment or sensitive information on websites that are protected with an SSL certificate. However, according to a[…]
You’re Exhausted Are you so tired that you can’t move a muscle? Do you drag yourself out of bed to get to work in the morning? Does your 8-hour shift feel like 80? Burnout is a kind of work-related stress characterized by three specific things. The first is a feeling that you’re exhausted — both[…]
… and How to Make Them Go Away ASAP It’s so much more than just a runny nose. You woke up with a sore throat and cough this morning, figured you were getting a cold, grabbed some lozenges, and went to work. Now it’s barely noon and you’re crashing—hard: body aches, chills, a throbbing pain behind your eyes,[…]
Don’t Take the Bait Phishing attacks are fraudulent email messages appearing to come from a legitimate source (e.g., your supervisor, HR, or your bank). These messages include links pointed to fake websites, or allow malicious programs to run in the background of your computer, in an attempt to collect private information. It is impossible[…]